I have been teaching music for 16 years. I grew up on the 2nd floor of my father's music store in Central PA and have been around music my whole life. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from the University of the Arts where I studied jazz guitar with Pat Martino, Jimmy Bruno, Steve Giordano, and Tom Giacabetti. I was one of the original teachers during the formative years at the Paul Green School of Rock Music where I later went on to be the Music Director of the Philadelphia and Downingtown Schools. During that time, I helped many students prepare and get accepted to music schools, ran and developed music summer camps, and organized concerts where the students performed the music of Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, and many more of rock's finest band at every major venue in Philadelphia.

I have been active in the local music scene recording and playing sold-out shows at the Khyber, TLA, Trocadero, Johnny Brenda's and World Café Live with such acts as 722, Bebek,...

Rob is a graduate of University of the Arts, with a Bachelor of Music in Composition and Music Education.

At University of the Arts, Rob studied under Don Glanden, Justin Bineck, and Jeff Kern. Prior to attending University of the Arts, he studied jazz performance and piano under Bruce Williamson, Nicholas Brooks, and Milford Graves at Bennington College.

In addition to teaching, Rob is active as a pianist, composer, and has composed solo piano works influenced by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, and Ravel.

Rob's recent collaborations include KC Quilty, Yogyakarta's Finest, the Jesse-Bartlett Webber Quintet, the Reverent TJ McGlinchey Band, the PhilaPhunk, and Ton-Taun. He has served in leadership roles in UArts competition big bands, the Rick Kerber Tribute Ensemble and the Z Big Band.

A professional musician and music instructor for over 30 years, Mike has established himself as not only a world class player but also an excellent teacher of all ages and skill levels. He teaches for several area conservatories and hosts master classes on composition, performance, guitar and bass improvisation. Mike now offers lessons in his professional home studio.

Teaching music is my passion, it is more than just a career. I value each student and the time I have with them; to help them explore the world of music. Hopefully after each lesson, my students walk away with a deeper understanding of music theory and have enjoyed their time. I am available to teach Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Bass, Upright Bass, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, and Beginner Drums.